shadylady_57

I didn't see a topic for books. I love to read and hear about what others are reading. It's also a great distraction!

Tell me about what you are currently reading.

I love to read I have a kindel and download from their free books all the time. I'm currently reading sy fi books, mysterys, romance , historical romance, fantasy, thirllers,and who done it's.

Hi,

I am new to this forum and have been reading several forums but felt compelled to write about my pre-op journey. My info session was August 14 and I have another dietitian visit tomorrow. She wants me to lose 5 lbs before surgery and I gained 2 so now I need to lose 7lbs. I feel that the longer I wait the more weight I will gain and then have to lose before I have my surgery scheduled. In addition to this, I have been having very graphic dreams of people from my past and me with my deceased Mom in church. I think I am having subliminal panic attacks pre-surgery. Can someone help me to reel it in? My dietitian said that it is common for people to gain weight before the surgery because we are trying to eat what we won't be able to eat again, however; I think it''s me trying to sabbatoge myself. help...?

I ate every thing I wanted that afterward I might no be able to eat. I went on my pre op diet last wk of May thru July 28, surgery on 29,13. I went from 266 to 242 on day of surgery. Since then I have list a total of 71 lbs. I am so happy that I had this done, I can't wait to find out how my life goes this year. So don't worry you will do great.

This may have been covered, but I just read an article in MD's office about the top 9 facial firming creams. The first (forgot the name) a swiss made product ($600 a bottle - I think that's why I forgot the name) - the 2nd best in test results is Neutrogena ($18) rapid tone repair - article said it was the retinol (the amount of retinol and how the skin reacts - apparently some retinol creams are too irritating and leave the skin red) - just wanted to share this - hope it helps.

Hi ! Everyone I'm 57 and I have lost a total post op of 71 lbs. I had my sleeve done on July 29,13.

Anyone out there in the Longview area?

I live in Lufkin is there anyone in my area.

I am at 5 1/2 mos., but I'm still not hungery , if I eat too much I hurt under my

left breast . So I try and eat slowly and problaby eat about 4 bites of meat and approx., 2 tbs of 2 veggies whichI still have two much on my plate and have to give tosomeone else to finish. I ate my first whole biscut this week I was amazed that I did it. I try to make sure Im getting enough Protein I found a plant based Protein Shake is's called Instant Protein Smiithie has 15 grams of dairy free protein, 21 Vitamins and minerals, 6grams of Fiber. 5 servings of fjits and veggies . Found it at Walmart.< /p>

Thanks for the reply!! Its encouraging to know it's possible!!

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I had the sleeve done July 29,13 I starfed out at 266 , on day of surgery I was 242, today when I carried my husband to the Dr I weighed 198. Don't give up keep going making good choices and drinking your Water and exercise. The weight will start coming off again.